Happy Holidays

I took three (3) photos during my little Christmas trip to Sacramento. All on my iPhone...

Me and Lilly.

Lilly was really good at waking up at 7:00 a.m. and jumping on my bed each morning.

To the surprise of all, Dad schooled everyone at Wii bowling.

It was nice to hang out with family. It was the first time in a long time everyone was together. Jen made delicious prime rib for Christmas dinner and I sort of became obsessed with Wii Tennis. I almost made it to "Pro" status. I'll have to go back soon to make it official.

Now it's back to reality and the cold. I forget how much I hate the winter until I come back from warmer climates (although, Sac was quite chilly.)

Moving next week, which in and of itself will suck, BUT excited to live in Sugar House, close to work and with people who won't lock me out of my own house.

*why won't my italics button turn off????

Country Strong

I saw the preview for Gwyneth's new flick last night before sitting through the

WORST. MOVIE. EVER. Do not see How Do You Know. If was painfully horrible.

But this one looks good!

I wasn't kidding...

Below is an extremely well done passive aggressive note from one of my roommates regarding her concerns over the sliding glass door being unlocked. The sliding glass door that leads to our 9' fenced backyard whose gates are locked with not one, but TWO key locks. We also live next door to the HOA office and an LDS Stake Center. I mean, we might as well have a big neon sign above our house that says "ROB US!"


You guys, she has found it opened A LOT the last few weeks. Seriously, this type of failure in security cannot continue.

Goings On About Town

I've become quite the lame blogger.

Now that that's out of the way, here's what going on with me:

1. I want to move again. My roommates are hermits who hide in their bedrooms and lock ALL the doors at all hours of the day, even when I walk across the street to the gym, leaving me ringing the doorbell to my own home. Mind you, we probably live in THE safest neighborhood in the WORLD. You would think we lived in freaking Baghdad with the security situation over here. There are other reasons, but that's really annoying me lately.

2. My cat is driving me insane. I don't know what's wrong with her. She is so whiny and wakes me up between 5:00-6:00 AM every morning for nothing. She's not hungry, she doesn't want to go outside. She's just bored. And she keeps scratching a corner of carpet by my roommates door frame. Anyone want a cat?

3. Since my running injury, I've gotten quite into spinning in hopes of strengthening my knee without all the impact. I'm loving it right now. I mean, it sucks while I'm doing it, but it's a great workout!

4. Salt and vinegar kettle chips are my new vice. Keep them away from me.

5. I’ve realized this holiday season that I’m much more of a summer holiday kind of person. I mean, I like Christmas and all, but I guess I’m just not as jolly as most this time of year. I prefer the 4^th of July (Fireworks! BBQ’s! Temperatures above freezing!).

6. I dyed my hair dark and got bangs. I should post of picture, but I don’t have one. I would take one right now but my bangs are pulled back so you wouldn’t even get the idea. I went in to my salon with the resolve that I would be asking for blunt, straight across bangs. I ended up totally wussing out and left with shorter sidewept bangs. I felt so defeated.

7. Does anyone have any quick breakfast ideas? I’m not a breakfast person, but I’ve tried so very hard to eat it as to avoid popping over to 7-Eleven for a 10:00 AM binge of Diet Coke, S&V chips and a glazed doughnut. Needs to be fast, easy and filling. I don't really enjoy cereal or oatmeal. Go.

8. It’s no news to this blog that I’m particularly fond of a great tan, however I’ve sort of caved to social and medical charges against tanning and have found a great alternative. Enter, Loreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Airbrush Self Tanning Mist. It’s phenomenal. Not orange, so easy to apply, and doesn’t have that gross sunless tanning scent that most lotions and sprays do. Plus it’s cheaper than getting a professional sunless tan at a salon. Two days ago I was a frightening paler version of my now slightly tanned-self. Just in time for my company Christmas party tonight. Highly recommended!

9. I need new pillows. My pillows are flat and hard. I like fluffy, yet supportive. I also need a new blow dryer. I've had mine since my freshman year of college and it's about seen it's last days. It's lost its heat control meaning if I'm not careful, I will burn off my hair. The grated filter thing also broke off so my hair gets caught in the fan daily. Clearly this is not helping my split end situation. Also in the market for a new flat iron. Why are flat irons so expensive?!?!? It makes me a little sick to have to spend upwards of $100 for something to flatten my hair. Ridiculous.

10. I miss Dan :(